Nola vs Gideon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nola

Girl #766 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"white shoulder (from Fionnuala)"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

English Hebrew Jewish Protestant

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Nola Rank #766

Gideon Rank #332

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #766 for Nola.

Is Nola or Gideon more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Nola at #766 in the United States.

What do Nola and Gideon mean?

Nola means "white shoulder (from Fionnuala)" (Irish Gaelic origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are Nola and Gideon boy or girl names?

Nola is primarily a girl name. Gideon is primarily a boy name.